The Antique Land

Description

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1950, 1st Edition, foxing edges, Bookplate, D/w (some wear at top of spine and edges – in protective sleeve), V.G.   Diana Shipton was the wife of Eric Shipton who accompanied him for the six years he was British Consul-General in Kashgar in the remote Western Chinese province of Sinkiang.  Her book tells of their experiences, including culture, travels and adventures, but also Eric’s travel into the mountains with Bill Tilman during this period.